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Subject: TEDx talks at Univ of Memphis Aug 29th, 2015 Rob Carter to be a guest speaker, Elon Musk's brother ( ...

Jimmy Glenn Burk7/25/2015

TEDx talks at Univ of Memphis Aug 29th, 2015 Rob Carter to be a guest speaker, Elon Musk's brother (Kimbal Musk) and others.

TEDx talks at Univ of Memphis Aug 29th, 2015
Rob Carter to be a guest speaker, Elon Musk's brother (Kimbal Musk) and others.

Subject: So any of you new seniors out there recommend the best medicare plan packages? I will joining the gr ...

Dan Elliot7/25/2015

So any of you new seniors out there recommend the best medicare plan packages? I will joining the group next year!! Does fedex recommend any certain ones? Thanks

Jimmy Glenn Burk7/25/2015

In Tennessee I've talked several people who use Blue Cross Blue Shield/Tennessee($150-$165 per month) as their supplement. Some others have used Physicians Mutual which also was good For drugs some have used Silver Script and/Cigna($21 to $29 per month); I've got to sign up in about 9 months.

Debora Williams Waller7/25/2015

Perhaps this will also help. FedEx Benefits state that OneExchange can assist in an appropriate selection of medical, drug, dental & vision at no cost to us.

Jimmy Glenn Burk7/25/2015

I also have heard excellent feedback on OneExchange.

Jimmy Glenn Burk7/25/2015

Here are some numbers one retiree paid, in Tennessee for reference: Medigap Plan F: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee $143.64/mo Medicare Part D: Silverscript $21.80/mo Dental: HumanaOne Preventive Plus PPO TN: $18.99/mo Total monthly premiums: $184.43

Kathy Guererri Heatherly7/25/2015

United Health Care Insurance supplement

Roger Yannett Sr7/25/2015

I would also recommend OneExchange because of the health reimbursement account FEDEX sets up for you. They make it easier for you to get this money. It helps off set the premiums.

Subject: FedEx Fleet

Jimmy Glenn Burk7/28/2015

FedEx FleetHere's a snapshot of FedEx's 647-aircraft fleet as of May 31: • Boeing 757-200, 119 • Boeing 767F, 21 • Boeing MD10-10, 36 • Boeing MD10-30, 13 • Boeing MD11, 56 • Boeing 777F, 25 • Airbus A300-600, 68 • Airbus A310-200/300, 21 • Cessna 208B, 241 • ATR-72, 21 • ATR--42, 26Source: FedEx Q4 FY15 Stat Book

FedEx Fleet

Subject: What one Retiree is doing with his time................

Jimmy Glenn Burk7/28/2015

What one Retiree is doing with his time................

Danielle Harnisch7/28/2015



George Moore7/28/2015

But are they good to eat when they get that big?

Nancy Hinds7/28/2015

WOW... Nice fish Mr. Jim.....

Subject: for the budget conscious(a Clark Howard tip) 60W PHillips LED light bulbs on sale at Home Depot; 2 f ...

Jimmy Glenn Burk7/29/2015

for the budget conscious(a Clark Howard tip) 60W PHillips LED light bulbs on sale at Home Depot; 2 for $ 4.97

for the budget conscious(a Clark Howard tip) 60W PHillips LED light bulbs on sale at Home Depot; 2 for $ 4.97

Subject: FedEx Trivia: Who is sitting in the tree?

Jimmy Glenn Burk7/30/2015

FedEx Trivia: Who is sitting in the tree?

Angela Maynard7/30/2015

it sorta looks like Denise Wood.

Gary Phillips7/30/2015

I seem to remember it was Denise too.

Shirley Lovelace Williams7/30/2015

It does look like Denise. Why was she in the tree?

Kay Brown Moody7/30/2015

Looks like DW to me!

Peggy Dawson Black7/30/2015

Yep Denise!

Subject: CA: Aug. 1 25 years ago: 1990

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/1/2015

CA: Aug. 1 25 years ago: 1990Frederick W. Smith renewed his commitment for a National Football League expansion team and called on Memphis businesses Tuesday to "stand up and be counted." The problem could be that some old reliables aren't around any more. And some others are coming off tough years. The level of commitment Smith is looking for isn't anything like the $65 million a group of Memphians pledged in 1979 in an unsuccessful attempt to lure the Baltimore Colts. In the next few months, Smith and Mid-America Football president Pepper Rodgers merely want to get commitments for sky box rentals, modest financial support and some more names they can throw around in their sales pitch. But in the long run, broadening the base of corporate support beyond Federal Express will be crucial to Memphis's chance of landing a football team.

Don Rose8/1/2015

I never missed a game.

Subject: I know this isn't really relevant to this group, but if you believe at all in the sanctity of life a ...

Wade Waldrup8/1/2015

I know this isn't really relevant to this group, but if you believe at all in the sanctity of life and the barbarism of what this murderer has done, consider signing this official government petition to see Cecil the Lion's killer extradited to Zimbabwe to face justice.

Subject: Jack Brown > FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club

Jack Brown8/3/2015



Jack Brown > FedEx ITD Retiree Breakfast Club

Subject: Golfers + FedEx Flight Simulator

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/4/2015

Golfers + FedEx Flight Simulator

Golfers + FedEx Flight Simulator

Debora Williams Waller8/4/2015

Cool that they had that awesome experience.

Subject: Had Lunch with these two FedEx Legends........who are they?

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/4/2015

Had Lunch with these two FedEx Legends........who are they?(Me...JimmyB on the right)

Peggy Dawson Black8/4/2015

Winn and Ron Ponder!

Don Rose8/4/2015

Just now seeing this, but Winn & Ron for sure. Ron looks like he has lost a lot of weight.

Buddy Johnson8/4/2015

Ronnie J and Winn looking good!!! You, too, Jimmy.

Janie Haynes8/4/2015

The mean looking one one the left is Winn Stephenson - don't know the fellow in the middle.

Rachel Wilkinson Harvey8/5/2015

All looking great!!

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/6/2015

Wed Aug 5, 2015 8:17 am (PDT) . Posted by: "Jim Moore" jimmoore5904 Very cool,,, gentlemen,, that is one lunch I’m sorry to have missed… Peace everyone.. JIM

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/7/2015

History tidbit: Dr. Ponder was a Professor at Memphis State in the early 70's. His next door neighbor was a FedEx pilot who wanted to introduce him to Fred Smith & Charlie Brandon. When they found out that he had a PhD in Operations Research, they hired him as a consultant to solve their problem of maintaining and scheduling the growing Falcon fleet. A Pilot educated him on all aspects of maintenance for jets. The scheduling was done on lots of butcher block paper at the time. Ron absorbed the info and with his graduate student, Joe Hinson, they developed a computer scheduling model called Engine to schedule the aircraft. Later, they were both hired into FedEx to begin their careers and develop and Ops Research department for the company.

Akita Hank8/13/2015

Ron and Larry Lake hired me and I dotted line reported to Ron in the beginning.Circa 1980.

Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz Answer any of the following:

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/7/2015

FedEx Trivia Quiz Answer any of the following:a. Who manufactured the first FedEx scanning device (Cosmos IIa/HHT)?b. Who manufactured FedEx's first computer for the vans?c. Which company provided the computers for GOCC(Global Command & Control)?d. Which company provided computers for Zapmail/Network?e. Which company provided computers for Zapmailers?f. Which company provided 600 computers for the Business Service centers that were never used?g. Which company provided the first mainframes for data processing for Federal Express?h. Which company provided the first computers for Broker/Select customs clearance?i. Who manufactured the first scanning devices used at customer locations by the couriers?

J. David White8/7/2015

G. I believe it was Sun computers for GOCC.

Akita Hank8/7/2015

a - norand d - tandem

Wade Waldrup8/8/2015

e - NEC?

Dave Hansen8/8/2015

d=Tandem, E=NEC g=Burroughs? h=Tandem again?

Subject: Question:

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/8/2015

Question:Has anyone ever received a Reimbursement/Subrogation Agreement from Vengroff, Williams & Assoc. with the FedEx emblem on it. Letter states that the client is the federal Express Corporation Group Health Plan saying it is asked to review medical claims that might be the result of an accident. It has a form and a subrogation agreement to sign,,, but nothing in the letter defining anything about what injury it is talking about.just checking, don't trust these things....thx...Jimmy

Jack Brown8/8/2015

Based upon a Google search, the company is a collection agency.

Roger Yannett Sr8/8/2015

I gotta a phone call from the IRS that there were filing a law suit against me regarding taxes I owe. Except it wasn't from the IRS.

Peter Dangerfield8/8/2015

Yes Jimmy, my wife and I had accident at home and they were looking to collect medical expenses on behalf of FDX.

Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz 8/12/15: Answer any of the following:

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/13/2015

FedEx Trivia Quiz 8/12/15: Answer any of the following:1. What floor(s) were the IBM mainframes on at Clark Tower? 2. What floor was Network Control located on? 3. Which Building at the CAC were the IBM Mainframes located? 4. On what street were the Corporate Jets housed in the 80's and 90's? 5. Name the VP of Hub Operations during the 80's and early 90's

Marcie Littles Moss8/13/2015

#4 I believe was Swinnea; over by the old Memphis Aero off Winchester.

Ben Moore8/13/2015

1. 15 & 16 2. 16? 3. I 4. Democrat

Subject: What are the FedEx Retiree Benefits?? List any others that you can think of:

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/19/2015

What are the FedEx Retiree Benefits?? List any others that you can think of:1. You get a Pension or access to your retirement savings. 2. If eligible you can obtain same company Heath,Dental, Vision & Drug plans as employees, at a higher cost 3. You get assistance in choosing Medicare plans 4. With Retiree ID card you can get on company premises and visit the company store, or shop online 5. At Medicare age you and spouse receive an HCA account to put towards supplement or other costs($75/month) 6. You and spouse can get discounts on FedEx companies shipping 7. If you had 5 years service you can join the FedEx Retiree Club 8. You may be eligible to continue a long term care policy & a group legal services policy. 9. There are a few restaurant(lunch) and auto & shopping perks 10. There are a few car rental, hotel & travel discounts 11. If on a cell plan, you might get to keep your plan(at mercy of the cell phone companies) 12. You can keep your FedEx Credit Union account.

Gary Phillips8/19/2015

If you like you dictor, you can keep your doctor......just kidding. You can join/continue membership at the fitness centers as a retiree.

Marsha Terry Rider8/19/2015

re: #12 - it is a credit ASSOCIATION (let's not use the U word)

Carl Wayne Hardeman8/19/2015

Where can I find list of travel benefits? Also big thanks for your posts Jimmy Glenn Burk!

Chuck Siegfried8/19/2015

Sign me up.

Sheila Perkins Wright9/5/2015

Do we get any travel perks????

Sheila Perkins Wright9/5/2015

I know someone who claims she can fly standby for $50.

Jimmy Glenn Burk9/5/2015



Jimmy Glenn Burk9/5/2015

The above is a Word document.

Sheila Perkins Wright9/5/2015

Retirees are eligible? Thank you!

Subject: FedEx Trivia: Name any of the following FedExr's .......

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/20/2015

FedEx Trivia: Name any of the following FedExr's .......

Gary Phillips8/20/2015

6. DALE GREAR

Ron Houston8/20/2015

5-Ben Moore,

Kay Brown Moody8/20/2015

1. Harry Dalton

Gary Phillips8/20/2015

I couldn't think of Harry's name . On the tip of my tingue.

Ann Hoff Crum8/20/2015

On 1. All I could recall was Harry but no last name. Thx from 731!

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/20/2015

all answers correct..................................

Peggy Dawson Black8/20/2015

1. Harry Dalton 2. Steve Stewart 3. Gail Jones Carson 4. Brett Bonner

Gary Phillips8/20/2015

I thought maybe that was GJ Carson but want certain. No way. .......Brett Bonner? Haha

Charlie Derrick9/2/2015

4 - Brett Bonner

Subject: John Schwarzmann :

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/21/2015

John Schwarzmann :Keep John Schwarzmann and his wife Phyllis in your prayers as he recovers from some health issues. He is currently at the Jewish Sr/Rehab home in Cordova off Walnut Grove Road.I visited with John today; his memory is as sharp as it ever was and he is very upbeat and ready to get home.John & Ancel Hankins hired me into FedEx.John was hired by Jim Barksdale as the Sr. Mgr of Telecom in 1979, managing Data, Voice, Radio Engineering. DADS was developed under John's org, the call center Rockwell ACD's and Data networks expanded Later he was a Director and instrumental in developing Zapmail and in BLS working with Bob May. After FedEx he went to TNT.

Kathy Jones Crockett8/21/2015

Jimmy Glenn Burk, thanks for posting this.....

Michael D. Mehl8/22/2015

Please pass on my "Get Well Soon" wishes to John...thanks!! Although I don't know John, the stations, couriers, and customers that I worked with, along the way, benefited from John's expertise!

Phyllis Schwarzmann8/23/2015

Your visit made John's day. He was so upbeat afterwards. Thanks Jimmy.

Subject: An interesting Social Security option:

Carl Wayne Hardeman8/21/2015

An interesting Social Security option:

An interesting Social Security option:

Subject: Where in the World is Gil Mook???

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/22/2015

Where in the World is Gil Mook???Gil is on the Board of Innovative Green Technology

Subject: I worked at the Memphis Hub from 88 -94 and Worked here at New Orleans MSY facility for a year. Grea ...

Gary Owens8/26/2015

I worked at the Memphis Hub from 88 -94 and Worked here at New Orleans MSY facility for a year. Great company to work for!!

Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz:

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/27/2015

FedEx Trivia Quiz:In 1975 a document governing pilot work rules was created.What was this document called?

Buddy Johnson8/27/2015

Crew Handbook

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/27/2015

close enough Buddy! it was called the Flight Crew Handbook (FCH)

Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz?

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/27/2015

FedEx Trivia Quiz?If you need mainframe (IBM) operations support today at FedEx, where is that group located?

Dave Hansen8/27/2015

Chennai, India.

Buddy Johnson8/28/2015

That's pathetic!!!!

Vicki Shirey Sanders8/28/2015

Wtc. Collierville

Mary A Johnson8/28/2015

IBM, of course. And if you are lucky ... they can spell I-B-M!

Baba Khuraafati Junction8/28/2015

India

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/28/2015

correct answer is (IBM) India

Linda Cook Thorn8/28/2015

Don't they still need assistance from revenue in building 40 at the WTC in Collierville.

Baba Khuraafati Junction8/29/2015

Who said

Subject: FedEx Trivia Quiz

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/27/2015

FedEx Trivia QuizAfter the creation of a prototype of COSMOS on the Burroughs 6700, Federal Express purchased Cook's IBM mainframe and the support staff.What operating system ran COSMOS on IBM? What operating system ran Billing and everything else on IBM?

Don Rose8/27/2015

IMS

Dave Hansen8/27/2015

ACP and TPF?

Akita Hank8/27/2015

ACP in the beginning, converted to IMS later. Charlie Germano first breached the subject of converting to IMS in the midst of ACP country in Colorado Springs.

Ben Moore8/28/2015

What operating system ran COSMOS on IBM? - ACP What operating system ran Billing and everything else on IBM? - MVS

Subject: Prayers and condolences to Brent Ross & Family in the loss of his wife, Linda Faye Ross, this week.

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/30/2015

Prayers and condolences to Brent Ross & Family in the loss of his wife, Linda Faye Ross, this week.I first met Brent in the early 80's at Federal Express when he was the first person to write programs for the Wang systems.

Don Rose8/30/2015

Sorry to hear this news.

Subject: http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/aug/30/chris-christie-i-would-track-immigrants-like-fedex-pa ...

Jimmy Glenn Burk8/30/2015

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/aug/30/chris-christie-i-would-track-immigrants-like-fedex-packages

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/aug/30/chris-christie-i-would-track-immigrants-like-fedex-packages

Dan Elliot8/30/2015

Ha!

Deby Abbott Jolley8/30/2015

LOL

Danielle Harnisch8/30/2015

What a dummy

Subject: Does FedEx employees/retirees get any discount at the on-site airport parking lots? Anybody know?

Chris Jones8/31/2015

Does FedEx employees/retirees get any discount at the on-site airport parking lots? Anybody know?

Debora Williams Waller8/31/2015

Not that I know of. I haven't seen anything posted on the FedEx Retiree Club web site.ferc1,org

Laura Ladd Beard8/31/2015

Economy long term is $6 per day; the other long term which is closer to the terminal is $11. We paid $165 for 15 days last month 😓

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